When: July 19 to July 28, 2024; Open daily from Noon to midnight.

Where:  Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue

Admission/passes

Admission: Everyone entering the grounds aged 7+ needs to have an admission pass to come in

• Kids 6 and under are free
• Youth 7-17 and seniors – $12
•  Adults – $18

*Prices may be subject to fees, gst and are sometimes higher on site than online*

Ride-all-day passes: Ride all day passes include unlimited rides for the single day of your choice and include admission to the grounds

• Get ride-all-day passes in advance for in person at Costco, Save-on-Foods or message Family Friendly Edmonton on IG to purchase ride-all-day passes or admission passes at a discount + have them sent over to you digitally *while supplies last, must be purchased by July 20 to get this price*
• Ride-all-day passes and “fast passes” that allow you to jump the line are available on site for which ever day you come to K-Days

Ways to get in for FREE

• Opening day: Friday, July 19 – check those backpacks! Most school-aged kids received a free admission pass for this day only from their school
• FREE admission on Sunday, July 21 with your Edmonton Public Library Card! Kids 6 & under always get in free at K-Days – and this day only, everyone aged 6+ who has their own EPL card gets in free too! Just show your card at the gate to get in free of charge
• Sign up for Summer at EPL and receive 2 K-Days admission passes upon sign up (while supplies last!)

Family friendly things to do

• The Kidway: located in the North Plaza, this area is full of rides and games made especially for younger kids
• The Midway – rides, games and food galore!
• Visit the Klondike Park – train rides, games and more
• Discovery Hall: Located in Hall C in the  Expo Centre – Sing along with some of your favourite characters on the Stage, get up-close with real life farm friends, bask in the twinkling lights of the Glow Zone and more
• Super Dogs: Located in Hall D in the Expo Centre, this show is entertaining and fun for everyone
• Inside the Expo Centre – Check out the Market Hall, Indigenous experience, Innovation zone, game discovery and more
• EAT – although we love the classics like mini donuts, don’t forget to check out some of the new foods competing to be the best on site this year! Lookin’ good: Sweet Chili Chicken Perogies, tiramisu pineapple ice cream, coconut little donuts, Korean BBQ fries and fried Oreo ice cream sandwiches.
• Fireworks: Nightly at 11 pm

Plan your trip: Find the full schedule of events going on and things to do each day here.

Ways to save

• Bring your own refillable water bottles – Epcor has set up FREE water refill stations on the grounds
• Purchase your ride and admission tickets in advance to save!
• Ride-all-day passes will stretch your dollar further than single tickets
• Use public transport or get a ride to avoid paying parking fees on site (parking starts at $20, no free re-entry allowed once you’ve left the lot)

Good to know/Tips on going with the kids

• All ride-all-day passes INCLUDE general admission – you need both to get in + ride
• Fast Passes are available daily onsite only
• Parking on site is $20 per vehicle
• The Kidway and inside the  Expo Centre (across from Ballroom 106) both have designated quiet areas for breastfeeding, changing kids, etc
• Save on the ATM fees by bringing some cash – a lot of vendors take card payments, but there are a select few things that are cash only
• Some shows are paid and some require tickets to be purchased in advance – see the K-Days website before coming to see show times and plan your day accordingly!
• Bring those refillable water bottles to save on the cost of drinks
• Wear comfy shoes and bring layers in case the weather turns suddenly

Be safe & have fun!

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Ingredients

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